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Crowdfunding cracks on
July 17, 2019
One year from launch, Our Vale, Aylesbury Vale’s crowdfunding platform, has seen success with a number of community projects beating fundraising targets. To celebrate these achievements and to encourage more people to get involved, the district council and Spacehive are hosting a free, interactive workshop at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Thursday July 18, between 2.30pm and […]
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The sky’s the limit
July 16, 2019
Tring businesswoman Alison Page raised £1,000 for the 40th anniversary of the Hospice of St Francis and celebrated with a special cake. It showcased her charity skydive and the 10th anniversary of her business Alison Page Marketing. Kate Phipps-Wiltshire, CEO of The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted, said: ‘Alison’s skydiving themed cake featuring her in free fall – a […]
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Map out your race
Thames Valley Orienteering Club is running another Thame Urban Race this year, with the support of Thame Town Council. It takes place on Sunday September 1, with courses for all ages and abilities. It is a race with a twist – there is no set route to the courses. Each competitor is given a special […]
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Stadium’s 50th party
July 14, 2019
Fiftieth anniversary celebrations for the world renowned Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury will take place at the athletics arena on Friday August 2. WheelPower, the national charity for Wheelchair Sport, is inviting volunteers from past and present to attend a garden party at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, which is recognised as the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, to express […]
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Good neighbours
June 30, 2019
The flags will be out on July 4 for a good neighbour scheme that tackles loneliness, social isolation and doorstep crime across Buckinghamshire. That is the day that the county’s six established Street Association areas come together at Missenden Abbey to celebrate two years of good old-fashioned neighbourliness involving more than 5,000 residents. Project lead […]
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Sunflower scheme
June 24, 2019
The Waterside Theatre has announced its support of the Sunflower Lanyard scheme as part of its commitment to accessibility and theatre for all. Launching to coincide with the recent Learning Disability Week, the sunflower lanyards are an initiative enabling those with a hidden disability who may require additional help to be easily recognised and assisted as needed. Following […]
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